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The Haunted
Representation Score
2.3/10
Limited
1991
UnratedDirector
Robert Mandel
Runtime
100 minutes
Average Rating
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The Haunted is a traditional supernatural drama that adheres to the social and demographic norms of the early 1990s. It focuses on a centralized, homogeneous perspective without engaging with diverse identities or systemic critiques. The narrative centers around a traditional family unit and domestic distress, relying on established genre clichés. While it critiques the Catholic Church’s ineffectiveness, it does not explore broader cultural values. Overall, the film operates as a typical genre piece, lacking the complexity needed to challenge traditional hierarchies or introduce diverse perspectives.
Category Breakdown
Does The Haunted have LGBTQ+ representation?
There are no visible LGBTQ+ characters or narratives in the film. Social and romantic dynamics are strictly heterosexual.
How does The Haunted portray gender?
Female characters play key roles in driving the emotional core, but their roles reinforce traditional gender dynamics and domestic power structures.
How racially and ethnically diverse is The Haunted?
The cast is predominantly white and Anglo-Saxon, reflecting the demographic homogeneity of early 90s television. It lacks a diverse ensemble or color-blind casting.
How does The Haunted represent religion and culture?
The film portrays the Catholic Church as ineffective against paranormal threats but stays within traditional Western moral frameworks.
Does The Haunted include disability representation?
Psychological instability is used primarily to heighten suspense, without exploring the nuances of neurodivergence or lived experiences of disability.
Present on Screen
- The film critiques the Catholic Church's inability to address paranormal threats.
Limited or Absent
- The film lacks racial diversity, with a predominantly white, Anglo-Saxon cast.
- There is no LGBTQ+ representation or non-straight-centered narratives.
- Gender roles are traditional and reinforce existing power hierarchies.
- Psychological states are used as plot devices without exploring disability or neurodivergence.
Official Synopsis
When the Smurl family moves into a duplex, they find out it's haunted. When the Catholic Church is no help, they reach out to famous demonologists Ed and Lorraine Warren
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